UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS ATOM 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ATOM 8 A1 TY1 ⋀Side A runout
ATOM 8 B1 TY1 CSide B runout
ATOM 8 A*Side A label
ATOM 8 B*Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Chocolate Box
by Bros · 1989
23 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Chocolate Box was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Chocolate Box
23 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS ATOM M8CBS ATOM 8
- Format
- 7", Single · Matt Cover
- Runout / matrix
ATOM-8 A1 TY1 ΛRunout side A
ATOM-8 B1 TY1 ΛRunout side B
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS ATOM L8CBS ATOM 8
- Format
- 7", Single · Luke Cover
- Runout / matrix
ATOM 8 A1 TY1 ⋀Side A runout
ATOM 8 B1 TY1 CSide B runout
ATOM 8 A*Side A label
ATOM 8 B*Side B label
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS ATOM T8CBS 655332 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ATOM T8 A*Label side A
ATOM T8 B*Label side B
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS ATOM T8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ATOM T8 A*Label side A
ATOM T8 B*Label side B
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS ATOM 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ATOM 8 A1 TY1 ARunout side A
ATOM 8 B1 TY1 CRunout side B
ATOM 8 A*Label side A
ATOM 8 B*Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 655332 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 655332 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-3131 / Epic 12EXP 3131First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Epic IE4-3127 / Epic IE4 3127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655332 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655332 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | CBS 655332 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | CBS ATOM 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS 655332 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2290First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS ATOM QT8First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS XPR 1457First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS ATOM B8First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | CBS ATOM 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | CBS ATOM 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AChocolate Box3:47
- BLife's A Heartbeat4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chocolate Box are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Chocolate Box are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Chocolate Box first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is CBS ATOM 8, released September 25, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Chocolate Box is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATOM 8, ATOM M8, ATOM L8, ATOM T8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ATOM 8 A1 TY1 ⋀ and ATOM 8 B1 TY1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chocolate Box on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
